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"Let's look at CW - he's tried hard but we only got back into the FL because York pulled off a shock in beating Luton and the odds of them doing it twice were slim at best.
Since we've been back we have consistently collapsed in the second half of the season and it looks like that trend is repeating.
The coaching staff is too defensive and CW is tactically short of ideas at home.
Credit for the away form but from the chairman's point of view it's no good financially. Reverse the results and we'd be ramming the stadium full of fans...and bringing in the cash. Those that support CW are probably the die hards who travel away - fine - I applaud you but you 500 won't pay the rent at home.
If I was IL I'd let him go - in fact I'd have got shot of him last year but it would have cost too much.
Martin Allen, Paul Sturrock or Aidy Boothroyd for me."

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Wilder linked to manager's job at Northampton

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by David Pritchard, Chief Sports Reporter covering Oxford United. Follow us on twitter: @oxfordmailoufc. Call me on 01865 425458

All eyes will be on Oxford United’s press conference this morning after manager Chris Wilder was yesterday linked to the vacant job at Northampton Town.

Speculation began when the Cobblers revealed they had approached another club in Sky Bet League Two for permission to speak to their manager.

The Oxford Mail understands Northampton have made contact with United about their manager, although neither club would confirm this.

Wilder last night became the clear favourite with bookmakers, his odds tumbling to 1-4.

The situation should become clearer today, with the U’s boss due to give his regular press conference to preview tomorrow’s clash with Torquay United.

Speculation took a twist when Newport County denied being approached by Northampton for Justin Edinburgh yesterday lunchtime, only for the manager to reveal he had turned down interest from the Cobblers.

It is the second time in quick succession that Wilder has been targeted by a League Two rival.

He was given permission to speak with Portsmouth last month and the 46-year-old made it clear a key reason behind the decision was the fact his contract expires at the end of the season.

Andy King has been in charge at Sixfields since Aidy Boothroyd was sacked on December 21, picking up four points from four games.

He is expected to be at the helm for Saturday’s game against Chesterfield, but the Football League’s basement side are keen on making an appointment shortly.